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Hearts of Palm Salad With Shrimp and Avocado

Published April 25, 2019
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A colorful salad featuring shrimp, avocado slices, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced white vegetables, and chopped red onions. Sliced hearts of palm add a tender touch. A small bowl of green dressing is on the side, with cilantro garnishing the dish. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published April 25, 2019
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This simple meal-worthy salad from Eating Bird Food is packed with protein, thanks to shrimp, and comes together in less than 20 minutes. It’s light, fresh, perfect for warm-weather and can be easily customized with your favorite dressing.

Hearts of Palm Salad With Shrimp and Avocado

Ingredients

  • 10–12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups spring mix (or your favorite leafy green)
  • 1/4 cup (40g) hearts of palm, sliced
  • 1/4 cup (40g) cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Directions

Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Grill for 6 minutes total, flipping after 3 minutes.

Add greens to a bowl and top with grilled shrimp, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado and cilantro. Top with 2 tablespoons of your favorite dressing.

Serves1 | Serving Size: 1 salad

Nutrition (per serving) without dressing: Calories: 285; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 681mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 23g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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